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Ok, thanks guys , job done. First attempt was just filling the filter, bolt it on and try. Didnt fire. Tried steve b suggestion and away it went, I'll remeber this for the next filter change. Just another quirk !! Hand priming with the lever worked upto a few years ago. Lever parks in the up position but I can't remember if it was the up or down stroke that actually pumped.

I did that last time I replaced the filter, it took numerous attempts at taking the filter on and off filling with fuel before it finally fired. Just hoped someone had a trick up their sleeve to save the hassle.

1991, 12j, N/A… Have been replacing fluids and filters. Next is the fuel filter but remembering last time it was a pain as the lift pump lever didn’t work to prime the filter. This time I’ve just tried the lift pump before changing filter, but no resistance from the lever, I’ve tried turning the crank but no difference. Lift pump works fine as, does the engine. So, any tips/suggestions of how to prime the fuel filter after I replace the element?

Thanks lads, most helpful. I'd rather get these things done now rather than wait for a failure and go through it again. No guarantees I know !!

1991 Defender 2.5NA. The clutch judders when starting in 1st or 2nd. There is a slight vibration/rattley noise from the clutch that stops when the clutch pedal is pressed. I assume a new clutch plate and bearing. I’m physically not able to do the work now so it will be going into an old Irish garage that’s repairs anything. They are familiar with LR’s and have done work for me before. While its stripped down is there anything else they should look at or replace ? Cam belt will be replaced at the same time.

Just caught up with this sad news. Never met him but sounds a gent, he certainly helped me a good few times on the forum.

Great. One to remember (just in case) for my 91 NAD. Let us know if it's as simple as it seems

Try this....

Hmm, orange lens cover has come away leaving the black plastic backing plate in place. Moss and “jelly” growing inside !! Orange cover is suffering UV deterioration with loads of cracks. I’ll fit 2 new ones just need to sort a part number. Thanks both for help. Part # PRC7044

Bulb gone so need to get in to it, ill try hot water, plus gas and fingers crossed. I least I know which way to pull now, thanks.

Before I break it, how do I remove the cover to replace a bulb? There isn’t a retaining screw holding the cover on, so does it slide or pull off? It doesn't want to do either at the moment.

Brilliant, wish I had a copy 15years ago...

Ian, Live close to Killykeen forest and fished most of the local venues, I have drunk in the Anglers rest but usually closer to home, (well I used to pre covid)

Hi Mick, is that a Sligo accent ? ☘️ We discussed Vintage Tax/Insurance a week or two back. Welcome from a Cavan man.

I have to wade through winter floods nearly every year. A muff certainly keeps the small floating debris out the radiator. Might be wishful thinking but it seems to help pushing/forming a bow wave.

I never found WD that good as a releasing fluid. After a lifetime in oil refineries with plant in extreme weather, temp and pressures, “Penol” was the go to releasing agent. You might want to try it next time.

Thanks Blanco, I had not heard about parcel wizard so I'm looking them up too.

Hi Blanco. Don’t know if its practical/available for you but I use Parcelmotel. Saved me a fortune from the likes of Ebay when its free postage to a uk address, then €4 delivery to a Parcelmotel locker. If you close to a Parcelmotel locker its ideal.

Mine needed adjusting after a few weeks. Its been fine since, approx. a year of normal mileage and some off road. It may be in the first weeks the ball/grease bedded down and then fine after the adjustment. Possibly some else has had longer usage and could rate the unit.

Worked out fine for me, https://gwynlewis4x4.co.uk/product/a-frame-ball-joint-greasable-adjustable-in-housing/ Might be of interest too... https://forums.lr4x4.com/topic/105541-adjustable-ball-joint/?tab=comments#comment-938612

Here it is a country wide closure for cars,commercial and I believe HGV testing. By goverment agreement insurance continues to be valid providing the vehicle is safe to drive.

Are MOT test stations still open? In Ireland the equivalent testing is postponed due to the virus.

Thanks Mutley for the run through/advice/hints, all taken on board and thread saved. The hole is small so no danger in leaving a few months until the sun shines. I’ll certainly go galvanised. Dampers are only a couple of years old so I shouldn’t suffer your frustration and need to decimate the local mammals.. 🤣 🤣

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Thanks lads, big help. Weather here is typically Irish so I’ll leave this job for a month or two, I’m getting old and soft !! So back to Mutley for his updates....